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16:20 Ascot

Seabiscuit Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class B)

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f
  • Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 31.11s
  • 11 Ran
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1
Silk -

Jagger

8/1

    2
    Silk -

    Hambleden

    12/1

      3
      Silk -

      Flight of Esteem

      20/1

        1(8)
        Silk - White, Purple stars, sleeves and star on cap

        Scott's View

        8
        8/1
        • Form 14-4223
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-10

        tracked leader, effort on inside 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong

        2(1)
        Silk - Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap

        Distinction (IRE)

        24
        9/2
        • Form 33-3401
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-7

        held up in touch, every chance over 1f out, hard ridden and no extra inside final furlong

        3(6)
        Silk - White, Dark Blue chevron, White sleeves, Dark Blue stars, Dark Blue cap

        Hambleden

        23
        12/1
        • Form 132531
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-1

        led, hard ridden and hung left over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied well, no extra close home

        4(3)
        Silk - White, Red sash, Red and White striped cap

        Muhareb (USA)

        39
        25/1
        • Form 613030
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-0

        tracked leader, every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong

        6(4)
        Silk - Pink, Maroon braces and cap

        Prince Nureyev (IRE)

        24
        16/1
        • Form 610244
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7

        held up in touch, ridden and lost place 2f out and soon beaten

        7(5)
        Silk - Royal Blue and White (quartered), Emerald Green and White striped sleeves, Royal Blue cap

        Wait For The Will (USA)

        6 b
        11/1
        • Form 150242
        • Age 7
        • Weight 8-5

        held up rear, headway and not clear run 2f out, hampered over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish

        8(11)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Red stripe, halved sleeves, Emerald Green and Red striped cap

        Double Obsession

        29
        14/1
        • Form 611020
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-5

        behind, modest headway over 2f out, never nearer

        9(2)
        Silk - Mauve, Light Blue epaulets, White cap

        Jagger

        38
        8/1
        • Form 241611
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-2

        held up rear, headway 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure, close home

        10(9)
        Silk - White, Black sash and sleeves

        Flight of Esteem

        25
        20/1
        • Form 212314
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-13

        held up behind, headway 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble first two

        11(10)
        Silk - Yellow, Black chevron, Yellow and Black halved sleeves, Yellow cap, Black star

        Wunderwood (USA)

        23
        8/1
        • Form 11222
        • Age 4
        • Weight 7-12

        held up mid-division, not clear run from 2f out on inside, no impression afterwards

        13(7)
        Silk - Orange

        Trust Rule

        25
        2/1
        • Form 210321
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        in touch, not clear run from 2f out, kept on final furlong but not trouble leaders

        5(13)
        NR

        Pagan Dance (IRE)

        8
        • Form 350144
        • Age 4
        • Weight 8-8

        Nonrunner

        12(12)
        NR

        Telemachus

        36
        • Form 401455
        • Age 3
        • Weight 7-12

        Nonrunner

        In depth

        Verdict

        Trust Rule is lightly-weighted and in form so merits serious consideration, with Jagger, last year's winner Scott's View and Distinction all holding leading claims as well. The latter gets three pounds off Scott's view after beating that rival off levels in a near course-record time at Salisbury and is on the upgrade. However, the drop back to a mile and a half is a bit of a worry for this relentless galloper, and he may be passed when the pace hots up again in the straight. Trust Rule, winner of the Garrowby Rated Stakes at York, was to have been aimed at the Cambridgeshire but connections reckon that he will make up into a useful stayer next season, a belief that may be borne out in time. The form of his York win has been boosted by the second and third since, with Starry Lodge dead-heating at Newbury last week and Itemise a good second at Doncaster. With Nicky Mackay taking five pounds off his back, Barry Hills' charge must be in with a leading chance. Jagger lines up in search of a hat-trick, but may want further, while Hambleden will ensure that there is no hanging about. That should help Trust Rule who is the pick.